PARTNER
Densho
Visit partner
COLLECTION ID
ddr-densho-395
DESCRIPTION
The Bitow Family Collection consists of one scrapbook containing 111 photographs. The collection is primarily photographs of weddings and other community events attended by Seiso Bitow and his wife Kimiko. The collection also includes several family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.
INCLUSIVE UNIT DATE
1920-1955
BULK UNIT DATE
1920-1955
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
One scrapbook containing 111 photographs.
CONTRIBUTOR
Densho
CREATORS
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Bitow Family Collection, Densho
RIGHTS

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
111 Objects

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Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)
A collection of 111 photographs of community events and family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.

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Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-2)
A wedding party stands in front of a wood panel wall and multiple palm trees. Seiso Bitow is on the front row, fourth from the left. Kimiko Bitow is on the back row, first from the right.

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Seated bride and groom with guests (ddr-densho-395-3)
A bride, groom, and several guests are seated in front of a wood panel wall with multiple flower arrangements in the background.

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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-4)
A bride and groom pose for the camera on their wedding day. The groom wears a dark three-piece suit. The bride wears a pleated dress with a hat and her bouquet is pinned to her waist.

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Wedding party stands in front of a shrine (ddr-densho-395-5)
A large wedding party stands in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands on the back row, second from the right.

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Wedding party sits in front of a shrine (ddr-densho-395-6)
A wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the center, next to the priest.

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Kamura wedding party (ddr-densho-395-7)
The Kamura wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the back row, third from the right. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kamura on their wedding day (ddr-densho-395-8)
Mr. and Mrs. Kamura pose for the camera in their wedding attire. Mr. Kamura is in black tie attire. Mrs. Kamura holds an elaborate bouquet with cascading ribbons. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.

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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-9)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The groom wears black tie attire. The bride holds a large bouquet of roses and ferns.

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Kamura bridal party (ddr-densho-395-10)
Mrs. Kamura stands with three bridesmaids, all in wedding attire with bouquets. Written on front: To Ikuko Bitow from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.